Saks Fall Trend Report: Velvet Touch
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While traditionally thought of as stuffy or dated, velvet felt especially modern and forward this season. Designers from Prada to Valentino produced an array of gorgeous velvet dresses, suits, and tops in a myriad of colorful hues, including deep purple, forest green, and vibrant mustard. As we've seen on the streets already, wearing this rich texture head to toe is incredibly chic and of the moment (e.g., a velvet suit), but a pop of the fabric—like a gorgeous pair of ankle boots—is just as stylish and forward. Regardless of how much of the fabric you decide to wear, incorporating some aspect of velvet into your fall look is one of the simplest ways to elevate your overall vibe.
Trench Coat Outfit: Rachel Comey Merrick Trench ($598) and Slim Legion Pants ($345); Acne Studios Elbow Sleeve Tee ($120); VereVerto Dita Bag ($376); SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Crisscross Mules ($355); Kate Young for Tura Ally Sunglasses in Bone ($295); Open House Link Choker ($253); Trademark Star and Moon Earrings ($198); COS Marble Ring ($35).
Pajama Outfit: Veda Hank Top ($368) and Silk Pants ($396); Faris Small Pendo Drops ($198); COS Marble Ring ($35); Persephoni Leather 06 Round Bag/Necklace ($468).
Dress Outfit: Pari Desai dress and bodysuit; Leigh Miller Gold Plated Moore Bracelet ($335).
We'd wear this underneath a cool moto jacket for a night out.
Take this season's It dress style, the slip dress, and give it a major upgrade with velvet.
Consider this the ultimate party dress.
This cinched-waist jacket has the relaxed fit of pajama dressing but is fancy enough to dress up for a night out.
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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.